Garmin nuvi 1450LMT Review

It’s easy to lose your way when
traveling across the country or driving in an unfamiliar city. That’s why vehicle navigational devices are
very popular these days. These devices
are also becoming more affordable. For
less than $200, you can own a Garmin nüvi 1450LMT 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator. The Garmin GPS is loaded with useful features
and comes with lifetime map and traffic updates.

Never Get Lost Again

It’s nice to have a GPS with all
the bells and whistles, but any navigational device is only as good as its
maps. An outdated map won’t get you from
point A to point B in the fastest, most economical route.

In fact, it may not even get you
where you want to go. Knowing how
important it is to have maps that are accurate and up-to-date, Garmin provides
lifetime map updates for its nüvi 1450LMT portable GPS navigator. Free downloads of map updates are available
up to 4 times a year. There are no subscription
or update fees, and no expiration dates.

Up-to-date traffic information
is at your fingertips with the Garmin 1450LMTS GPS. You’ll know if there’s a traffic jam up ahead
and plan your route accordingly.

Large Screen

With the bright, 5-inch touchscreen
display, it’s easy to see where you’re going.
Mp details, driving directions, and other information are displayed
clearly in full color.

Plan Ahead

Before starting your trip you
can plan your route and save up to 10 routes.
You can also preview simulated turns to familiarize yourself with the
planned route. For multiple
destinations, the nüvi 1450LMT can sort destinations to provide the most
efficient route.

Preloaded Maps and POIs

The Garmin GPS comes preloaded
with detailed street maps and nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs). Maps are shown in 2-D and 3-D with the speed
limit of most major roads in the United States
and Europe.
Maps also show the elevation at higher zoom levels so you get a big
picture of the surrounding terrain. The
nüvi 1450LMT’s advanced user interface allows you to scroll between screens by
sliding your finger. You can also upload
custom POIs.

Voice Directions

The touchscreen allows you to
look up addresses and services quickly.
When traveling, you get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions to your
destination. Street names are also
spoken. With the voice prompts, you can
keep your eye on the road while driving.

Pedestrian Navigation

The Garmin nüvi 1450LMT is also
useful for pedestrians who want to get around town. You can download the optional cityXplorer
content so you will know where to walk or catch public transportation like a
bus, train, tram, or subway. cityXplorer
maps are available for a number of select cities in North America and Europe. Prices for
downloads are as low as $9.99.

Lane Assist

It’s always good to know which
lane you need to be in when approaching a turn or exit. The Garmin GPS guides you to the correct lane
for an upcoming turn, making it easy to navigate unfamiliar intersections and exits. The GPS displays road signs and junctions,
and arrows indicate the proper lane to be on.

Ability to use GPS coordinates, street intersection
or POI as destination

Cons

Traffic update is often delayed and may be inaccurate

Traffic updates come with advertisements

Map updates require a few hours to download

What Customers Say

Customer satisfaction is high
for the Garmin nüvi 1450LMT. The user
interface is intuitive and the GPS is easy to operate. The touch screen is responsive and accurate,
even for people with big hands.
Satellite acquisition takes only a few seconds. The Garmin portable GPS also provides clearly
spoken turn-by-turn instructions.

The screen is bright and images
are sharp. It is big enough for easy
reading while driving but does not get in the way when mounted in your vehicle. The suction cup mount that comes with it
works very well.

The main complaint customers
have is that the traffic updates are delayed and the information you get may
not be timely or accurate. They also
come with lots of advertisements.

Overall, customers are happy
with their Garmin nüvi 1450LMT 5-Inch Portable GPS. It is fast, accurate, and gets them to their
desired destination. Customers also like
the lifetime free map updates.

The nüvi 1450LMT has a regular
price of about $320 but you can get it for under $190 at Amazon.com.

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